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US8382029B2
US8382029B2 US12/342,583 US34258308A US8382029B2 US 8382029 B2 US8382029 B2 US 8382029B2 US 34258308 A US34258308 A US 34258308A US 8382029 B2 US8382029 B2 US 8382029B2
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  • Typical unmanned aerial vehicles are less than 15 cm with wingspan.
  • the control surfaces are open to the wind and thus very sensitive to wind gusts, at speeds comparable to vehicle flight speeds.
  • FIG. 1A The traditional lift generation mechanism in a micro air vehicle (MAV), is shown in FIG. 1A .
  • MAV micro air vehicle
  • FIG. 1A The traditional lift generation mechanism in a micro air vehicle (MAV), is shown in FIG. 1A .
  • air moves over the wing surface with no separation such that the conventional airfoil produces a steady state standing vortex trailing the wing. This vortex does not effect lift generation by the wing.
  • flapping wings can generate a vortex tube with each stroke to produce lift.
  • a bound vortex is formed after each stroke of the flapping wing pair, where two bound vortexes are shown in FIG. 1A .
  • the bound vortexes create a three-dimensional wake structure that can be considered as a vortex tube.
  • the bound vortex formed after each stroke is the source of lift for the flapping wing pair.
  • the magnitude of this lift force is, however, unsteady.
  • the nature of the magnitude of the lift force produced by the vortex tube resulting from flapping wings is plotted in FIG. 1B . While the flapping wing theoretically mimics insects and birds in nature, the lift generated due to rigid flapping wings may be easily disrupted with the rupture of this vortex tubes at moderate wind gusts. The disruption of the lift caused by the rupture of the vortex tube results in a serious limitation to the hovering capability of a MAV using a flapping rigid wing. The main difference between flapping flight and airfoil flight is the continued formation and shedding of the wing vortex in flapping flight.
  • Electric body forces produced by a radio frequency (rf) induced surface dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) can be employed for low-speed flow control.
  • rf radio frequency
  • DBD surface dielectric barrier discharge
  • One such application is to re-attach separated flows through induced wall-jet (Roth, 2003; Corke et al, 2005; Roy and Gaitonde, 2005; Gaitonde et al. 2006).
  • Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a Wingless Hovering Micro Air Vehicle (WHOMAV).
  • WHOMAV Wingless Hovering Micro Air Vehicle
  • Embodiments of the WHOMAV can incorporate a Power Source Unit (PSU), which can include, for example, batteries, or other appropriate power sources known in the art.
  • PSU Power Source Unit
  • Embodiments can operate at reasonable power levels for hovering and withstanding expected wind gusts.
  • Embodiments of the subject invention can have a diameter less than 15 cm. Other embodiments can have a diameter up to 1 meter, or larger.
  • Embodiments can have one or more smooth (continuous curvature) surface and can be operated using electromagnetic and/or electrohydrodynamic principles.
  • the wingless design of specific embodiments can allow operation with no rotating or moving components.
  • the electromagnetic force can be generated by applying a pulsed (alternating/rf) voltage between a set of grounded and powered electrodes separated by a polymer insulator, dielectric, or other material with insulating properties. DC currents applied to such electrodes can also be utilized to provide the force.
  • a permanent magnet, or other source of magnetic field such as an electromagnet can be used to create a magnetic field in the device so as to create a selective bias force on a current carrying conductor (J ⁇ B). The current in the conductor and/or strength of the B field can be altered to adjust the force.
  • an internal surface can control the motion, where the internal surface is not exposed to wind gusts and, thus, is minimally affected by the unsteadiness of the surrounding flow.
  • an internal core and external curved surfaces can be utilized to control the inertia by manipulating the acceleration in the vertical direction.
  • the wind load on an annular disc in neutral equilibrium is at or near the minimum.
  • the body of the WHOMAV can have various designs and shapes. In a specific embodiment, the body is designed to minimize the load from wind.
  • An example of body design includes, but is not limited to, a disc shape.
  • Embodiments of the subject invention can incorporate one or more additional techniques for improving energy efficiency, such as the use of micro actuators.
  • Embodiments can be unique in their response to maneuverability and gust tolerance. Specific embodiments can adequately manage massive, time-dependent separations that would otherwise stall traditional wings.
  • the wingless design in accordance with the subject invention can be incorporated for with various additional applications, in addition to practical MAVs.
  • Experimental testing and numerical modeling can be used for finding correlation between flow field dynamics, electromagnetic configurations, and consequent response to flight mechanics. Numerical optimization and testing for weight and efficiency can be implemented to optimize the design.
  • the lift mechanism utilized for the wingless design can also be incorporated with a winged MAV.
  • the separated flows at low Reynolds number condition associated with the MAVs can be minimized using accurate control of the electrodynamic body force through a feedback mechanism.
  • An unconventional MEMS local skin friction/shear stress sensor may also be used to detect flow response. In response to the detected flow response, which may result from environmental wind and/or wind gusts, various permutations of the electrodes can be driven to create forces to accommodate for the detected flow response.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B show flight dynamics for traditional winged micro air vehicles, where FIG. 1A shows a trailing vortex arising from flow over a traditional airfoil wing and an example in which vortex tube generation supports lift with flapping wings, and FIG. 1B illustrates the magnitude of the lift during the flapping cycle with flapping wings and the unsteady nature of this lift.
  • FIGS. 2A-2D show a schematic of a standard RF glow discharge monolayer actuator, where FIG. 2A shows an example of paraelectric, FIG. 2B shows an example of peristaltic poly-phase flow control, FIG. 2C shows a standard monolayer design, and FIG. 2D shows how the discharge induces a weak local wall air jet (U ⁇ 1-2 m/s).
  • FIGS. 3A-3C show plasma actuation of quiescent helium gas, where FIG. 3A shows a schematic of an embodiment for flow actuation using surface DBD, FIG. 3B describes a localized peak in the vicinity of the exposed electrode, and FIG. 3C shows the streamwise gas velocity profiles along different directions.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B show the results from a numerical simulation, where FIG. 4A shows a space charge distribution over the dielectric that confirms negative charge accumulation and effect of electrode shape on induced body force, and FIG. 4B shows force and flow attachment results that confirm the peristaltic effect due to phase lag.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show an embodiment of the subject invention, where FIG. 5A shows a schematic of the embodiment, and FIG. 5B shows an electrode arrangement of the embodiment.
  • FIGS. 6A-6C show an electrode structure for a surface of an embodiment of the subject invention, where FIG. 6A shows a multilayer design schematic of the embodiment, for improved actuator performance, FIG. 6B shows how the steady discharge induces significantly large body force in an extended region, resulting in a possible order of magnitude increase in wall jet velocity, and FIG. 6C shows another electrode layout that can be used to induce a large body force in an extended region.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a multilayer actuator of the present disclosure, with an increased number of layers.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates several additional exemplary embodiments of the multilayer actuators in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 9 shows an electrode structure that can be utilized to produce counter-rotating vortexes, which can cause air flow through an aperture.
  • FIG. 10 shows the estimated velocity increase for several embodiments of multi barrier plasma actuators (MBPA) in accordance with the invention.
  • MBPA multi barrier plasma actuators
  • FIG. 11 shows the discharge for an embodiment of an actuator design for lift enhancement in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 12 shows the discharge for an embodiment of an actuator in accordance with the invention, which shows a wide (about 4 cm) glow for thrust enhancement.
  • FIG. 13 shows a discharge photograph from the side of an embodiment of an actuator in accordance with the invention, which shows the thickness of the plasma in comparison to the hand in the left.
  • FIG. 14 shows an embodiment of a new plasma actuator with a very wide glow (about 6 cm) in accordance with the invention.
  • FIGS. 15A-15D show configurations for various embodiments of the subject invention.
  • FIGS. 16A-16C show examples of continuous loop electrodes that can be incorporated with embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGS. 17A-17C show examples of segmented loop electrodes that can be incorporated with embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGS. 18A-18B show power blanket and electrode integrated plasma wheel configurations, which illustrate direction of forces along the surface. All force directions are reversible lift, decent and flight.
  • FIGS. 19A-19B show two basic structures suitable for WEAV.
  • FIG. 19A shows electrode coated coaxial square pipes
  • FIG. 19B shows electrode coated coaxial cylinders.
  • FIGS. 20A-20C show a schematic of WEAV physics.
  • FIG. 20A shows a cut-away
  • FIG. 20B shows lift and thrust generation mechanisms
  • FIG. 20C shows a hover stability control mechanism.
  • FIG. 21 shows different hollow wall structures for WEAV.
  • Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a Wingless Hovering Micro Air Vehicle (WHOMAV).
  • WHOMAV Wingless Hovering Micro Air Vehicle
  • Embodiments of the WHOMAV can incorporate a Power Source Unit (PSU), which can include, for example, batteries, or other appropriate power sources known in the art.
  • PSU Power Source Unit
  • Embodiments can operate at reasonable power levels for hovering and withstanding expected wind gusts.
  • Embodiments of the subject invention can have a diameter less than 15 cm.
  • Embodiments can have one or more smooth (continuous curvature) surface and can be operated using electromagnetic and/or electrohydrodynamic principles.
  • the wingless design of specific embodiments can allow operation with no rotating or moving components. Additional embodiments can allow active response to the surrounding flow conditions.
  • the electromagnetic force can be generated by applying a pulsed (alternating/rf) voltage between a set of grounded and powered electrodes separated by a polymer insulator, dielectric, or other material with insulating properties. DC currents applied to such electrodes can also be utilized to provide the force.
  • a permanent magnet, or other source of magnetic field such as an electromagnet can be used to create a magnetic field in the device so as to create a selective bias force on a current carrying conductor (J ⁇ B). The current in the conductor and/or strength of the B field can be altered to adjust the force.
  • an internal surface can control the motion, where the internal surface is not exposed to wind gusts and, thus, is minimally affected by the unsteadiness of the surrounding flow.
  • an internal core and external curved surfaces can be utilized to control the inertia by manipulating the acceleration in the vertical direction.
  • the wind load on an annular disc in neutral equilibrium is at or near the minimum.
  • the body of the WHOMAV can have various designs and shapes. In a specific embodiment, the body is designed to minimize the load from wind.
  • An example of body design includes, but is not limited to, a disc shape.
  • Embodiments of the subject invention can incorporate one or more additional techniques for improving energy efficiency, such as the use of micro actuators.
  • Embodiments can be unique in their response to maneuverability and gust tolerance. Specific embodiments can adequately manage massive, time-dependent separations that would otherwise stall traditional wings.
  • the wingless design in accordance with the subject invention can be incorporated for with various additional applications, in addition to practical MAVs.
  • Experimental testing and numerical modeling can be used for finding correlation between flow field dynamics, electromagnetic configurations, and consequent response to flight mechanics.
  • Numerical optimization and testing for weight and efficiency can be implemented to optimize the design.
  • the lift mechanism utilized for the wingless design can also be incorporated with a winged MAV.
  • the separated flows at low Reynolds number condition associated with the MAVs can be minimized using accurate control of the electrodynamic body force through a feedback mechanism.
  • An unconventional MEMS local skin friction/shear stress sensor may also be used to detect flow response.
  • Embodiments of the invention can generate lift by electrodynamic forces, which can be made steady and accurately controlled in localized fashion for the desired time duration.
  • electrodynamic force for flow control for many, if not all, speed regimes encountered in aerospace applications.
  • electromagnetic devices have the ability to apply large forces in a relatively precise manner
  • Recent experiments (Roth, 2003; Enloe et al., 2003) and numerical studies (Roy, 2005; Roy and Gaitonde, 2006a,b; Gaitonde et al., 2005, 2006) have successfully demonstrated striking flow control effects of radio frequency (rf) induced dielectric harrier discharge (DBD) at low speeds and are hereby incorporated by reference for the teaching of such rf induced dielectric barrier discharge techniques that can be incorporated with embodiments of the subject invention.
  • rf radio frequency
  • DBD dielectric harrier discharge
  • rf induced dielectric barrier discharge devices which can be termed plasma actuators, operate at reasonable power (watts), but can lose performance at higher flow speeds where the magnetic field needed to be applied to induce additional Lorentz force for effective control, can increase power requirement to kWs (Miles, 2000; Leonov and Bityurin, 2002).
  • Embodiments of the subject invention, incorporating a wingless design can offer one or more of the following advantages: (a) significantly less power requirement, (b) no rotating mechanism leaving a turbulent signature, and (c) accurate control for generating sufficient lift and cruise speed under reasonable gust condition. In order to generate higher flight speed, the application of a small magnetic field can be beneficial. Electric body forces qE can be used to replace the wings of a traditional winged MAV.
  • FIG. 2 shows schematics of kHz level rf induced atmospheric glow discharge for paraelectric (in FIG. 2A ) and peristaltic (in FIG. 2B ) flow acceleration respectively at low speed.
  • surface discharge an example of which is shown in FIG. 2B
  • one electrode is typically exposed to the flow surface, while the other electrode is embedded in a layer of insulator and displaced a short streamwise distance from the electrode exposed to the surface.
  • This standard arrangement can be referred to as the monolayer design.
  • the electrode exposed to the flow surface can have a dielectric coating between the electrode and the flow environment.
  • the electric field generated by the discharge is a consequence of this geometric asymmetry as well as that associated with the vastly disparate mobility of the electrons and ions respectively.
  • the net forces generated by the intermittent discharge induce ion-“wind”, while ion-neutral collision transfer mechanisms generate the desired surface wall-jet-like effect (Roy and Gaitonde, 2006; Roy et al, 2006).
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the process through which electrodynamic qE body force actively controls the flow through in inducement of a wall jet even in helium working gas in quiescent condition (Roy, et al., APL, 2005).
  • FIG. 3A shows the schematic for flow actuation using surface DBD.
  • the variation of electric force qE about the electrode-dielectric surface in FIG. 3B describes a localized peak in the vicinity of the exposed electrode powered with a rf voltage of 1 kV rms at 5 kHz.
  • the streamwise gas velocity profiles induced by this force are shown along different locations in FIG. 3C under quiescent gas environment.
  • FIG. 4 details such simulated effects due to electrode shape and power phase. A smaller radius induces more force due to higher electric field concentration ( FIG. 4A ). Also, powering the electrodes at a particular phase difference accentuates the induced forces to nearly double the wall jet velocity ( FIG. 4B ).
  • An embodiment of a wingless hovering of micro air vehicle can have enough lift to allow hovering of the craft.
  • Typical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with wings have wingspans less than 15 cm.
  • Embodiments of the subject invention may be even smaller than 15 cm.
  • the Embodiments of a WHOMAV in accordance with the subject invention can have a smooth, continuous curvature surface and can have lift provided using electromagnetic techniques.
  • a vortical fluid column can be induced by rf polyphase power supplied to a surface dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) located in the central hollow section of the WHOMAV.
  • DBD surface dielectric barrier discharge
  • Application of rf polyphase power to the surface DBD can create sufficient upward, or downward, force for hovering, or landing.
  • the outer surface of the WHOMAV, as well as the inner conical surface, can facilitate maneuverability of the craft.
  • the nominal cruise speed of the WHOMAV is about 7-10 m/s (23-33 ft/s).
  • advantages include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: no rotating components, no moving components, and active response to the surrounding flow conditions.
  • the separated flows at low Reynolds number condition associated with the MAVs can be minimized using accurate control of the electrodynamic body force through a feedback mechanism.
  • the issue of low lift to drag ratio and degradation of airfoil efficiency due to the inability of laminar boundary layers attachment can also be substantially reduced or eliminated.
  • the basic geometry of a WHOMAV in accordance with an embodiment of the subject invention may be a hollow donut with angularly curved shapes along the inside aperture and the outer surface.
  • the conical shape can enhance the lift force through fluid acceleration for fast upward motion and to retard the downward motion for gradual landing.
  • a schematic of such a coaxial device is shown in FIG. 5A .
  • the inner surface forming the aperture through the WHOMAV can be sloped such that the diameter of the aperture at the top of the device is smaller than the diameter of the aperture at the bottom of the device.
  • the WHOMAV has an inner diameter greater than 3 cm, an outer diameter less than 11 cm, and a height less than 5 cm.
  • Further embodiments can utilize other configurations of electrodes, such as discontinuous circular electrodes along the periphery.
  • Typical inner and outer average dimensions for an embodiment of the WHOMAV shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B may be 4 cm and 10 cm respectively, with a nominal height of 4 cm.
  • the device can be designed as a hollow shell to reduce weight and increase structural rigidity. It can also assist in hosting the power source unit.
  • the hollow body can be filled with a fluid different from the environmental fluid the device is located in. Examples include, but are not limited to, fluids lighter than the environmental fluid, in order to help lift the device, such as fluids lighter than air.
  • a variety of materials can be used for the body of the device, including, but not limited to, carbonaceous type material, plastic, wood, such as balsa wood, metal, flexible material, and dielectric materials.
  • concentric discontinuous circular electrodes 60 , 62 , and 64 which are broken into discontinuous sections by breaks 66 , located on top surface 76 .
  • These concentric electrodes 60 , 62 , and 64 can be located with respect to the body layer forming the top surface 76 , and/or the body layer forming bottom layer 74 much like the electrodes shown in FIG. 6A such that driving the electrode produces radial flow, toward or away from the center of the WHOMAV.
  • Driving the different segments positioned around the device with different driving voltages can allow a net force in one direction so as to assist in the horizontal movement of the device.
  • Additional sets of the discontinuous concentric electrodes can be positioned on the top surface 76 to enhance the flow.
  • sets of electrodes with more than three electrodes in a set can also be utilized.
  • Embodiments can also incorporate the discontinuous circular electrodes on the inner surface 72 and/or the outer surface 70 , to produce lift or a downward force.
  • the circular electrode sets on the inner and/or outer surfaces can be continuous, if desired.
  • multiple sets of electrodes 80 , 82 , and 84 are shown positioned on the inner surface 72 and the outer surface 70 of the device, much like the electrodes shown in FIG. 6A .
  • Driving the multiple electrode sets on the inner and/or outer surface can produce a circular flow, such as 76 and 78 , which can create a spinning wall jet and rotate the body of the WHOMAV.
  • sets of electrodes with more than three electrodes in a set can also be utilized.
  • Embodiments can also incorporate such sets of electrodes on the top and/or bottom surfaces of the device to produce circular flow and/or spin the device. These electrode sets can be selectively driven to produce flows that move the device in a horizontal direction and/or counteract detected wind or wind gusts.
  • the size is easily scaled up or down and other geometries can be implemented.
  • the inner and outer surfaces can be coated with layers of electrodes. These electrodes are selectively exposed or coated using, for example, a ceramic or polymer insulating sleeve.
  • the arrangement of electrodes for the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 A is shown in FIG. 5B .
  • a series of multilayer actuators can be utilized.
  • a representative multilayer design schematic is shown in FIG. 6A . This arrangement has been tested for a single actuator on a flat plate using a 60 Hz frequency power supply. The resultant discharge is stable and extends over a larger region over the work surface (see FIG. 6B ) producing nearly 4 times stronger peak of the wall jet.
  • the physical parameters, such as a, b, and c, in FIG. 6A can be optimized for the desired performance of the actuator.
  • the electrodes of the actuator shown in FIG. 6A can be powered at a selected phase difference.
  • a glow (micro) discharge plasma is generated with density 10 12 -10 13 cm ⁇ 3 due to an electric field of 10 6 -10 7 volt/cm.
  • the thickness of this plasma is within a few Debye lengths, i.e., a few mm to less than a mm.
  • the induced qE force is very local, but the Lorentz interaction of this body force with the surrounding fluid produces a gradually accelerating wall jet spinning along the conical inner and outer surface of the device. This spinning wall jet will induce a vortex of strength ⁇ .
  • the electrodes can be arranged such that a controlled circulation ⁇ can be maintained.
  • the multilayer arrangement of electrodes shown in FIG. 5A can be utilized, so as to allow a horizontally induced velocity of up to 7-10 m/s through the flow control mechanism described below.
  • An embodiment utilizing a multilayer micro actuator design can achieve such electrode spacing.
  • a multilayer actuator can be utilized as an alternative to a monolayer actuator.
  • the multilayer actuator can have several layers of dielectric, each enveloping an electrode.
  • FIG. 6A shows a schematic for a bi-layer embodiment.
  • the interelectrode distance d is kept at a few microns, reducing or eliminating the kHz rf power requirement.
  • Voltage 10 is applied between electrode 2 and electrode 4
  • voltage 20 is applied between 6 and electrode 4 .
  • the electrodes are powered with wall ac supply (60 Hz) through neon transformers and tested for a steady glow, which extends to a much greater width than the monolayer design shown in FIG. 1 . Measurements show at least four times increase in the induced jet velocity ( ⁇ 4U).
  • a set of phase lagged electrodes powered by a pulsed ac/dc supply can be used.
  • FIG. 6C shows an embodiment similar to the embodiment of FIG. 6A , with an additional electrode 7 that can be driven with respect to ground electrode 4 , out of phase with electrodes 2 and 6 , to enhance the flow.
  • FIG. 7 shows an extremely large acceleration gain (i.e. >15 U induced velocity) for the multilayer arrangement.
  • the voltage pattern 15 is applied between the electrode 11 nearest the surface and the ground electrode 13
  • the voltage pattern 16 is applied between electrode 12 and the ground electrode 13 .
  • This may be achieved for the same energy density of plasma as of a monolayer arrangement.
  • the number of layers can be increased to increase the plasma coated surface area. This means more EHD body force and resulting gas velocity are induced. Also, at this velocity, small scale turbulence may dominate the flow actuation process. Further, the micron level insulator thickness may influence the induced force.
  • the electrodes can be positioned and driven in a variety of configurations and patterns, respectively, to induce a variety of flow patterns.
  • FIG. 9 shows flow actuation may be used for creating large or small counter rotating vortices. Based on the applied phase difference, these counter rotating vortex tubes can be slightly or greatly misaligned.
  • FIG. 9 shows aperture 37 that can be, for example, the aperture 68 of the device such that the counter rotating vortex tubes drive flow through aperture 37 .
  • various vortex structures similar to those forming about different body shapes can be created. For example, the Karman vortex street for flow over a cylindrical object can be easily generated for electrode sets operating at a phase difference of p/2 with a select duty cycle. A powerful alternative for the synthetic jets can also be implemented with this design.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates several additional exemplary embodiments of the multilayer actuators in accordance with the subject invention, showing various geometric and electrical configurations.
  • Various insulator materials such as KAPTONTM and TEFLONTM and their combinations, for example, can be utilized for minimum heat loss inside the dielectric material.
  • Multilayer actuators of the present invention may have any number of insulation layers, insulation thicknesses, dielectric strengths, numbers of electrodes, electrode widths, inter-electrode gaps, applied frequencies, duty cycles, and voltages, for example.
  • FIG. 10 shows the estimated velocity increase for embodiments of multi barrier plasma actuators (MBPA) in accordance with the subject invention.
  • FIG. 11 shows the discharge for an embodiment of an actuator design for lift enhancement in accordance with the subject invention.
  • MBPA multi barrier plasma actuators
  • FIG. 12 shows the discharge for an embodiment of an actuator, which shows a wide (about 4 cm) glow for thrust enhancement.
  • FIG. 13 shows a discharge photograph from the side for an embodiment of the invention, which shows thickness of the plasma in comparison to the hand in the left.
  • FIG. 14 shows an embodiment of a plasma actuator with a very wide glow (about 6 cm) in accordance with the subject invention.
  • Embodiments of the subject WHOMAV can have a physical weight similar to that of traditional MAV's.
  • the subject WHOMAV can have two major advantages. First, the subject WHOMAV has an internal surface not exposed to wind gusts and is, thus, minimally affected by the unsteadiness of the surrounding flow. Second, this surface can also be utilized to control the inertia by manipulating the acceleration in the vertical direction. Power management techniques for traditional MAV's can be can be incorporated with specific embodiments of the subject WHOMAV's. Energy efficiency may also be improved by using micro actuators.
  • Incorporating an internal surface not exposed to wind gusts which can also be utilized to control the inertia by manipulating the acceleration in the vertical direction, can allow maneuverability and gust tolerance, and can allow the management of massive, time-dependent separations, which would typically stall traditional MAV wings. Additionally, the separated flows at low Reynolds number condition associated with the MAV's can be reduced, or minimized, using accurate control of the electrodynamic body force through a feedback mechanism.
  • An unconventional MEMS local skin friction/shear stress sensor can also be used to detect flow response in accordance with an embodiment of the subject WHOMAV.
  • the electrodes can be tethered to a high-voltage supply and to instruments in order to accurately monitor the operation and to determine under what conditions the lift-off will take place.
  • more electrodes may be mounted around the periphery of the external surface of the circular plane. These electrodes can also be connected to the high-voltage supply and can produce a motion in the horizontal direction. The velocity and temperature of the gas flow can be monitored by the instruments while the circular device is floating in the air. Experimental data can be obtained and reviewed, such that, the locations of the electrodes can be optimized so that the minimum amount of power is used for the desired vertical lift and the horizontal motion of the device.
  • the power supply is located within the WHOMAV without causing a significant increase in the overall mass of the WHOMAV.
  • this can be achieved by using an epoxy-resin encapsulated high-voltage source with a MOSFET-based driving circuit technology.
  • FIGS. 15A-15D show configurations for specific embodiments of the subject wingless electromagnetic air vehicle, where details of the electrode placement are not shown. Other configurations can also be implemented.
  • FIGS. 16A-16C and 17 A- 17 C show various continuous loop electrode structures respectively, that can be utilized with embodiments of the invention. Spiral electrode structures can also be utilized.
  • FIGS. 18A and 18B show a power blanket and electrode integrated plasma wheel configuration that can be implemented in accordance with the subject invention, where the arrows show the direction of forces along the surface of the vehicle. These forces can be reversed as needed by exciting the electrodes appropriately, for example, to apply forces needed for lift, descent, and flight.
  • FIGS. 19A and 19B show two additional structures that can be used with a wingless air vehicle in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 19A shows concentric square cross-section pipes connected by connected elements that hold the concentric square cross-section pipes together.
  • FIG. 19B shows concentric circular cross-section pipes connected by connecting elements that hold the concentric circular cross-section pipes together.
  • the outer and inner surfaces of the concentric pipes are shown to incorporate electrodes positioned so as to be able to create forces to lift and control the vehicle.
  • the connecting elements are also shown to incorporate electrodes for providing forces for lift and/or control of the vehicle. Such electrodes can also be used with the connecting elements of the embodiment shown in FIG. 19B .
  • concentric pipes can also be used, such as polygonal, hexagonal, octagonal, or other desired shape. Further, the concentric pipes can have different cross-sectional shapes, additional concentric pipes can be added, and other combinations of connecting elements can be used.
  • the inner and outer surfaces are coated with layers of electrodes. These electrodes are selectively exposed or coated using, for example, a ceramic or polymer insulating sleeve.
  • the arrangement of electrodes is shown in FIG. 20A .
  • a corresponding force vector schematic that can be implemented is shown in FIG. 20C .
  • the hover stability control mechanism for an embodiment of the invention which can be referred to as a wingless electromagnetic air vehicle (WEAV), is shown in FIG. 20B .
  • WEAV wingless electromagnetic air vehicle
  • the curved electrodes may induce larger lift during gust than in quiescent condition.
  • electrode arrangements for embodiments of the subject WEAV including, but not limited to, tethered and non-tethered geometry configurations, general configuration with and without through holes, segmented and continuous loop electrodes, and spiral.
  • Various embodiments of the invention can incorporate one or more hollow walls that incorporate electrode structures capable of creating a fluid force to create a force tending to move the vehicle.
  • the hollow wall structures shown in FIG. 21 show cross-section of walls with electrodes embedded in the surfaces.
  • F denotes fluid force due to electric force and R is the reaction with which the vehicle (WEAV) moves.
  • WEAV vehicle
  • These two thin active surfaces may be parallel or may have a varying gap with a minimum of a few micrometers. In specific embodiments, the gap between the active surfaces is in the range 0.1 ⁇ m-1 cm and in another specific embodiment in the range 0.5 mm-5 mm.
  • the surface of the vehicle can be flexible so as to better withstand gusts of wind and respond to wind shear.
  • the vehicle can be encapsulated, partially or wholly, with a dielectric jacket maintained in a closed proximity to the electrode surface for safety and guidance of the induced fluid jet.

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